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I chose the Flat Earth theory. https://youtu.be/OmM5NOq7ZF8

Define Claim: The Earth is Flat.

Gather Information: The Video attached tries to show proof the the earth is flat by a boy pouring water over a lemon and it all runs off. The boy then tries the experiment on a plate. The water does not run off, proving the theory the earth is flat: if it was not, all the water on the planet would fall off.

Evaluate the Evidence: This person is not known in any scientific field and is resorting to a plate and lemon as tools of measurement to is experiment. People have been traveling the globe for hundreds of yeas, never has the edge been discovered. A large portion of mathematical theory has been evolved from the fact the earth is round. Time and light on the earth is effected by the suns curvature. This person is looking for anything to believe his theory that he ignores gravity altogether.

Recognize Assumptions, Emotions, and Biases: This person assumes because the water falls off a round shape like lemon, therefore how could water not fall off a round earth. He also assumes because a plate is flat and holds water, the earth must also be flat. Not being able to comprehend things beyond the human eye creates an emotion of fear and misunderstanding. Most Flat Earthers' believe, because they see an edge on the horizon, that means the earth is flat. Using a lemon and a plate without taking into fact scale and gravity, shows this boys biases in wanting to believe the Earth is flat.

Synthesize Evidence, Identify Alternatives:
Possible Solution 1: Because the water on the planet doesn't fall off, the Earth must be flat.
Possible Solution 2: Time, gravity, measurement, are based on the earth being round. No one throughout history of traveling the earth has reported seeing the edge. Astronauts have never reported the earths edge and use the curvature to help propel space craft so less fuel is used.

Best Alternative:
I conclude the earth is round based on all the evidence proving the earth is round.

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Post #9 Reason for belief: Patternicity 

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Post #9 Reason for belief: Patternicity 

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Definition:
When the brain tries to understand something and a recognizable image is produced from it.

Connection:
The mind is always trying to make things familiar. So we see recognizable images in things that otherwise would be unrecognizable.

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Post #8 Reason for Belief: Correlation with Causation 

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Post #8 Reason for Belief: Correlation with Causation 

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Definition:
When someone connects an event to another to justify their belief.

Connection:
Cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis. People believe that cracking your knuckles is damaging the bone to cause arthritis later on in life. People would justify this notion based on how arthritis in the hands is very noticeable and cause deformation. however, it has nothing to do with cracking your knuckles.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/does-knuckle-cracking-cause-arthritis

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People believe in the unexplained because it they can explain it but feel it is real.

Connection:
The Bermuda Triangle has been a place of mystery for quite some time. Reports of missing ships, planes losing control, strange fogs rolling in from nowhere> There has been no real explanation for the phenomenon witnessed by so many. This is why its easier for people to accept there is something mystical about the area just because it can not be unexplained.

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Definition:
Mystical Energy is believing that there is a force or energy in oneself or something that if harnessed can produce beneficial effects.

Connection:
Some beliefs follow the mantra tat there is an energy inside you. If you can harness that energy, you will be able to self-heal or give a better balance to your life. Attached is a companies website that claim these things and more. There no real scientific proof to there claims except people feel better or centered.
https://www.amysticallife.com/energy-healing/

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Made by Chris Murray, working individually

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Post #2 Red Flag: Suppression of Authority

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Post #2 Red Flag: Suppression of Authority

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Definition:
Suppression of Authority is when a person or group tries to suppress information for other to access.

Connection:
The article provided is a prime example of suppression of authority. In this case it is authority suppressing authority. In Florida the effects of climate change are seen with the naked eye. the Governor of Florida at the time, Rick Scott, actually banned the use of the term "Climate Change" in hopes to stifle the scientific community and those that might listen and learn about climate change. This was done to help push Climate Change denial and misinformation. https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article12983720.html

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Definition:
This red flag tries to use bias study or people looking in a position of authority to validate their claim.

Connection:
Ambrosia is a company that claims to reverse aging by infusing younger human blood into older patience. They try to prove their climes through bias studies and unverified science. These are prime examples of appealing to authority.
https://www.ambrosiaplasma.com/

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Definition:
Confirmation Bias is when someone only uses information that confirms what the want to believe.

Connection:
Here is a video of a someone trying to use math and equipment to prove the earth is flat. the are obvious flaws in the experiment. However, because this person sees lights in line with each other, they assume their theory is correct.

https://youtu.be/GrihjP5tTTM

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Definition:
Ancient Wisdom uses beliefs and practices from history to provide fact of being better than modern science.

Connection:
Our ancestors have been using oils for healing purposes since medicine was a practice. The recent craze however is taking the old snake oil salesman label to the extreme. People are claiming it can cure cancer and having the right oil will cure you of whatever may ale you.

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/essential-oils-the-latest-craze-in-alternative-medicine